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GP52 DTO

2003 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,616 mi
Last recorded140,616 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 DTO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 140,616 miles

Brake pipes to offside and nearside rear flexes corroding

Diesel fumes in engine compartment and fuel pump area damp. No obvious leaks at time of test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamps deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 140,616 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamps deteriorating

Brake pipes to offside and nearside rear flexes corroding

Diesel fumes in engine compartment and fuel pump area damp. No obvious leaks at time of test

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 131,457 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside headlamp lenses deteriorating and beam image a bit hazzy

Pass 8 Jun 2015 125,193 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 125,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2014 116,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2014 116,558 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 106,323 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer support bracket weak but exhaust secure

Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,323 miles

rear silencer support bracket weak but exhaust secure

Pass 24 Apr 2012 100,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 24 Apr 2012 100,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 26 Apr 2011 96,504 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 96,504 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 90,596 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 26 Mar 2010 90,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Mar 2009 83,664 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 83,664 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2008 64,751 miles

Both Rear Discs Slighty Worn.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 41,495 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 41,495 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nail in near side rear tyre(unrepairable)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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GP52 DTO is a 2003 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP52 DTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP52 DTO registered?

GP52 DTO is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is GP52 DTO safe to buy?

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